explanatory matter
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It has been suggested that notes and hints should be appended to each case, but the purpose for which the collection is published is better served by giving the incidents devoid of any explanatory matter.
From International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes by Oppenheim, L. (Lassa)
Connecting Links.—In all these stories, the reader should note, sufficient explanatory matter has been included to connect the incidents readily with the events of the preceding days.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)
All recognized authorities are represented in the notes and explanatory matter, among them being Dyce, Coleridge, Dowden, Johnson, Malone, White and Hudson.
From The Mayflower, January, 1905 by Various
Some of these methods of arranging explanatory matter were used several times.
From Public Speaking by Stratton, Clarence
The explanatory matter is made clear by the use of simple language, by the elimination of unnecessary technical terms, and by the frequent introduction of illustrative sentences.
From Health Lessons Book 1 by Davison, Alvin
